The Pantry at SUNY Ulster

04/23/2026

For the past 20 years, the Regional Food Bank has operated a 162-acre sustainable farm in Albany County, serving as a cornerstone of hunger relief across a 23-county region spanning from the lower Hudson Valley to the Canadian border. Each month, the Food Bank supports more than 355,000 neighbors in...

02/27/2026

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🍽️ Over 31% of Ulster County residents worry about running out of food—that's nearly 1 in 3 people. Our County's own Community Health Assessment survey reveals food insecurity rates more than double the official estimates, painting a stark picture of hidden hunger right here at home. The burden falls hardest on those already facing systemic barriers: 28% of Latino residents and 23% of Black residents experience food insecurity—more than twice the rate of white residents—while nearly 15% of our children don't know where their next meal is coming from. Food insecurity isn't just about empty stomachs - it's a direct threat to health outcomes. When families can't access nutritious food consistently, they can't maintain their wellbeing. That's why Ulster County has established the Food Security Network—bringing partners together to strengthen our emergency food system and find real solutions. Because in one of the more well-off counties in New York, no one should have to choose between paying rent and feeding their family.

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01/11/2026

12/15/2025

See you in January! Have a good semester break!

12/08/2025

The city’s Food Systems Plan is one of the first attempts of its kind to address rising costs and food insecurity in the region.

10/30/2025

Several hundred thousand people in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley are set to lose food stamps on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.

10/24/2025

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🚨IMPORTANT SNAP UPDATE: Under the One Big Beautiful Bill, major changes are coming for ABAWDs (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents).

Age range expanded: Now includes individuals 18–64 (previously 18–54), mandating work requirements .

Exemptions terminated — including for:
🎖️Veterans
🏚️People experiencing homelessness
🚸Former foster youth who have aged out of the system (18–24)

Effective Nov 2, 2025, the USDA is ending the ABAWD waiver for NY SNAP recipients. OTDA was notified on Oct 3. If you have concerns, or fall into one of these categories, please contact your caseworker or call the SNAP Unit at 845-334-5200. Approximately 600 people in Ulster County will be impacted.

10/23/2025

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09/26/2025

09/19/2025

In the first four weeks of the fall semester The Pantry has supported forty-six families.

07/26/2025

Fall Semester Opening Day
August 27th
Watch for updates!